How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Republican Hands Mike Johnson Warning After Winning Speakership
GOP Representative Chip Roy has warned House Speaker Mike Johnson that a significant number of House Republicans have "reservations" about him despite his narrow reelection as speaker on Friday.
Republicans fall in line behind Mike Johnson, avoiding an early Trump-era mess for the GOP
Between Trump's agenda and DOGE, Republicans have steep ambitions for the coming years. On Friday, they avoided what could've been an early stumble.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in close vote
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans
WASHINGTON – House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel for another two years on Friday – along with a warning. Nine GOP lawmakers at first either abstained from voting for Johnson or voted for another person for speaker.
3 Things Mike Johnson’s Win in the Speaker Election Says About House Republicans
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s win came as a result of a rare display of GOP unity and President-elect Donald Trump’s political power. It remains to be seen whether it will continue into his next term.
Johnson reelected House speaker in win for Trump and his agenda
Mike Johnson’s failed speakership bid shows how hard it may be for the narrow Republican majority to enact Trump’s conservative agenda.
House Republicans warn of 'sincere reservations' Speaker Johnson can pass Trump's agenda
Eleven House Republicans skeptical about Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership outlined what they expect to fulfill President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
GOP Cheers Hakeem Jeffries For Saying Trump Won — Until He Notes Which Party Is Home To Election Deniers
"One should love America when you win and when you lose," the House Democratic leader said as Republicans fell silent.
Republicans' trust in accuracy of US elections jumps after Donald Trump's win, AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll finds that Republican voters are more confident in the accuracy of U.S. elections now that Donald Trump has won.
Trump sends ‘good luck’ message to top Republican amid tense Speakership fight
Congress has been here before, when it took Republicans nearly a week and 15 rounds of voting to elect Kevin McCarthy as ...
Republicans' Trust in Elections Rebounds After Trump's Victory: Poll
Since Donald Trump's presidential win, Republicans' suspicions about election security at all levels have ebbed substantially ...
A time to unify: Trump, Johnson, and the future of the GOP
If Republicans unite behind House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), they and President-elect Donald Trump will be able to ...
Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
In an extraordinary turn, a judge has set President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — ...
‘GOP Civil War is in full swing’: Trump-backed Republican barely clinches top job
Johnson was endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, who offered a “good luck” wish to the Louisiana Republican ahead of the ...
Can the GOP keep it together to deliver success for Trump in his first 100 days?
Republicans will gain a trifecta in Washington, but bouts of infighting signal it may be difficult to keep the conference ...